Gatesville High School - Crescent Yearbook (Gatesville, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 132 of the 1924 volume:

GRAMMAR SCHOOL Board of Trustees J. A. FLETCHER, President BOONE GORDON EDGAR FRANKS LOUIS THOMSON i. p. McCreary c. h. mcGilvray Tkwekdaa ( rr ' . ' r. Lincoln Fordson Phone 137 Gatesville, Texas Foreu?or j To us has been assigned the task of collecting rememberances, of the work and pleasures, of the school year of ’24. Though we may have made many mistakes and may not have done as well as you would like, still if in later years when you look through this book and it brings back memories of the past, and puts you to dreaming of those dear old days of “24,” we feet that our w’ork was not all in vain, and that we have accomplished our purpose. —THE EDITOR. Ded ication In token of our appreciation for her gentle kindness and her years of faithful labor in the upbuilding of the Gatesville Schools, we, the Senior Class of ’24, dedicate this, the sixth volume of The Crescent, to Martha Kirkland Boyd. She has been an inspiration to every student in the School, alw'ays keeping before them the Divine Ideals of Service and Loyalty. MATTIE KIRKLAND BOYD Order of Books BOOK I—THE SCHOOL BOOK II—THE CLASSES BOOK III—THE ORGANIZATIONS BOOK IV—THE ATHLETICS BOOK V—THE HORNETS NEST BOOtv SCHOOL '■ t CORYELL COUNTY COURT HOUSE C. C. COMER, Superintendent History of Qatesui c Public Schools Probably the first man who opened a school for a settlement in what is now Coryell County, was J. C. Russell, a young man from Illinois, who had come to Fort Gates. This was in 1853. At Gatesville a man named Pollard was the first teacher. All schools before the Civil War were private. , The period of the Civil War gave little opportunity for schools of any kind, if the school of adversity be excepted. After the war, private schools still flourished, the public school idea worked its way very slowly so that it was not really effective and in full working order until about 1872. For many years private and public schools existed side by side. About 1880 the most popular school in Gatesville was taught by W. M. Mathis, the Methodist minister. No prescribed course was followed or completed, yet it was considered quite appropriate and necessary to have a graduating exercise. This was held in the County Court House. The “Finishing Class” was composed of Minnie Atkins (Mrs. F. A. Thompson) the valedictorian, Felicia Cornelius (Mrs. A. D. Honeycut) the salutatorian, Willie Mathis and John Ewing. The next year or two Gatesville schools were completely overshadowed by an academy at Jonesboro maintained by the Vincent’s. Many Gatesville boys and girls attended this school as boarding students. In the meantime, J. R. Saunders and Bonner Raby had given to the town of Gatesville the present school site and a two room building to be used for school purposes. Many of the be3t men and women of Gatesville today received their schooling here. The school lasted about four months a year, and was always a subscription school. There were no limits to the play grounds, and the Leon furnished the drinking water. About 1884 Lawrence Crow and his brother, Louie Crow, established a much more pretentious school building on the present school site. This building contained four rooms, two on the first floor and two above. The most widely discussed feature of the building were the folding doors which transformed the two class rooms into an assembly hall to be used profitably for Friday afternoon programs. Mr. Lawrence Crow, on his death, was followed by his brother, Frank Crow. This school bore the pretentious name of Central Texas Institute. Later this school passed under the control of the board of trustees of Gates-ville and became the nucleus of the present public school system of Gatesville. From 1890 to 1894 the main building consisted of four rooms—two upstairs and two downstairs—and an annex containing two rooms. J. P. Doherty was principal about 1890 of the Gatesville school. Other teachers were Dr. Ed Graves, Dr. Joe Dildy and Miss Kate Hoshel. The scholastic enrollment was about 400 and the school property was valued at $5000. From 1896 to 1900 the school was housed in a remodeled wooden structure containing eight class rooms. There was a teacher in charge of each room. The superintendent still served as a regular class-room teacher. Departmental work had not been introduced, neither wao there a studv hall nor auditorium. Professors Frank Crow and Dan E. Groves served as superintendents during thero years. Misses Lula Suegs, Jennie Wright, Minnie Thread-gill, Emma Culberson, Lizzie Lockard, Mary Lou Hall and Maud Bighorn were faculty members during this period. One laughable little incident comes down from this period. Miss Mary Lou Hall had charge of the first grade and one morning the superintendent came to visit. She said: “Children, what shall we sing as a welcome to Professor Crow?” sing: •Old Crow! Old Crow! What is that you say. With your caw, caw, caw, all the live long day?’ Bv the spring of 1899 under the superfntendency of Dan E Graves, the Gatesville Public School had so developed and the courrse of study had been so systematized and arranged that the first real high school graduating exercise was held. Mr. Paul Trimmier and Miss Tommie Lee Piggs (Mrs. Reb Brown) were the graduates. The next yea there was a larger graduating class, consisting of Mis.--Mary Boyd. Miss Carrie Evans. Miss Clvde Strickland (Mrs Mat Bighorn), J. D. Brown Jr., Hope Carden. Virgil Garrett and Homer Park3.. We find the following announcements in the catalogue of the Gatesville Graded Public Schools: “The regular ses'ion for 1900-1901 will begin October 1, 1900, and will continue eight months. The first two months will be subscription months, or pay term. The Gatesville Public School is an advanced system embracirg all the subjects required in securing third, second and first class teachers’ certificates. “There is in course of construction an $18,000 school building—containing ten rooms and an assembly hall capable of seating 600 people. “The High School Faculty will consist of Dan E. Graves, Superintendent; T. P. Adams, First Assistant; VV. M. Grimmett, Second Assistant. “A fee of three dollars will be charged for diplomas and graduation. Thoroughness will be the watch word and mastery of text-book the goal.” By 1901 this new $18,000 building was in use. It was located just where the present Grammar School building stands. The faculty consisted of nine teachers and the superintendent, who taught the senior class. There wa no departmental work. Each teacher had a room and taught a whole grade. There were no organized athletics, however the boys played base ball at recesses and noon. There were no chapel exercises or literary societies. The first, last and only time a student ever appeared before an audience was when he. in rather a laborious and embarassed way, read his essay as a part of the commencement program. this being done as a final te-t of his powers of endurance and his allegiance to the cause of education. There were no class parties, but once a vear each teacher took his or her room on an all dav picnic to Straw’s Mill. The trip was made in big hav wagons, the boys paving for the wagon and the girh carrying well filled lunch baskets Then there was needed no domestic science department to advertise a girl’s culinary ability. The campus had only two divisions, one for boys and one for girls. The water system consisted of one hydran’ from which the janitor filled five buckets with warm water —tied to each were four cups from which the whole school drank. As to the course of study, we find a rather heavy mathematics course being given. Plane Geometrv was a n;nth grade subject. Solid Geometrv and Trigonometry were tenth grade subjects. A student had a choice of languages —Greek or Latin. Manv school men and women have put their soul into the upbuilding of our school, and we express our sincere appreciation to them. J. M. WITCHER, Agriculture. Graduate North Texas State Normal, 1903. Attended Southwestern 1903; Texas University, 1908-1910; Baylor, 1911. Teacher Baylor, 1921; John Tarlton, 1923. Principal Gatesville Elementary School, 1915 to 1921. Principal Gatesville High, 1923-24. TIVICE POWLEDGE, Domestic Arts Graduate Hico High School, College of Industrial Arts. Teacher, Gatesville High School, 1921-24. MILDRED WATKINS. Latin. Graduate Gatesville High School; Junior Standing University of Texas. Teacher i.i Gatesville Public Schools, 1910 to 1921, and since January, 1924. MISS EFFIE LUE DICKEY, English. NEIL S. FOSTER, Spanish. Graduate Gatesville High School, 1916; A. B. Degree, Baylor University, 1922. Teacher in Gatesville High School 1923-24. Graduate Hamilton High School. Graduat West Texas Teachers College and Southern Methodist University. MISS MARY LOU McCOLLUM Graduate Gatesville High School. Graduat ( ollege of Industrial Arts, Denton, Texas. MARTHA KIRKLAND BOYD, Civics, ami Dean of Women. Graduate Gatesvilie High School, 1911. Studied Spanish and customs of people, Toluca, Mexico, 1910. Attended Baylor 1911-12; University of Colorado, summer 1922. Teacher in Gatesvilie Schools 1914-24 W. B. McDANIEL, Sciei.ce. Southwestern 1917 to 1921. B. A. Degree from Southwestern, 1921. Gatesvilie Athletic Coach since 1921. VERA SAMS, Head English Department Graduate Gatesvilie High School. 1914. A-B. Degree, Baylor, 1918. Teacher Gatesvilie High School 1920-21, 1923-24. 0 � BOOK CLAS S E S I Resident Sfcrefiny Vice Traiiknt XERMIT JONES, President GORDON POWELL Vce-Presia-r,: ETHEL PENNINGTON, Secretary MOTTO Not the End but the Beginning?” FLOWER—Carnation ' OLORS—Purple and Gold MEMORIAL MILDRED BONE BESS JNDSBY ANNETTE McCOLLUM Iics’dent Longfellow; Choral Club; Decla- T resident Buskin Society; Pep Club; mation; Pep Club. Dramatic Club. IMOGENE HARDY FAYE SCOTT LEON CANTRELL Henry Society Debate 23; Foot Ball, 22, 23; Glee t luh. fer.ior Dramatic Club, 23, 24; Editor-in-Chief, Crescent. ADELE SMITH Secretary Ruskin Society. MIDRED SADLER Riley Society. RUSSEL NORRELL Vice-President Henry Society. MARY JANE ROUTH President Longfellow. MINNIE CARROLL Ruskin Society. GRACE WHISENHUNT RUTH SADLER Riley Society. Iiesdent Riley Society; Pictorial Editor, Crescent; Choral Club. MARY EVA HAINES Riley Society. BILLY CULBERSON ARTHUR BARSH Secretary Sam Houston Society, '23; Pjresl- Grady Society; Orchestra; Glee Club-dent Sam Houston Society, £4; Glee Clyb; Pep Club- LOIS SIMMONS ETHEL YOUNGE Riley Society. Riley Society; Tennis; Basket Ball. CAMILLE GORDON Longfellow Society; Choral Club; Orchestra R. B. FORREST JIM WALKER Grady Society. President Patrick Henry Society ’23; Foo: Ball. 21, 22. 23; Basket Ball. 22. 23. 24; Track. 21, 22. 23. 24; Tennis, 24. EDDIE MAE FORE Ruskin Society; Basket Ball. ETHEL PENNINGTON President Riley Society, 23; Asst. Editor Crescent; Secretary Senior Class. BAILEY CURRY Houston Society. LEANORA BRADFORD Riley Society. JOE BAILEY KING Yell Leader of Pep Club; Glee Club; Debate ’24; Henry Society; Dramatic Club. POLLY FAYE EDWARDS HAZEL SAUNDERS Grady Society; Pep Club; Choral Club; Riley Society; Pep Club; Choral Club. Dramatic Club. RUBY BYROM Yice-Prresident Ruskin Society; Choral Club PAUL KIMSEY LLOYD JONES Cjady Society; Pep Club; Track. Henry Socety; Manager, Foot Ball 23 DOROTHY AYRES Secretary Ruskin Society. LUCILLE HALL Ruskin Society. LOUCILE HINSON Riley Society. EDWIN WINFIELD GORDON POWELL Henry Society. Houston Society; Glee Club; Business Man Pffer, Crescent; Foot Ball, ’21, ’22, ’23; Basket Ball, 21. ’22, ’24; Base Ball, ’21, ’22. 24; “G” Association. OPAL SCHRIMSHER Ruskin Society; Campfire; Choral Club. THERESA LAWRENCE Riley Society; Basket Ball, MILDRED BONE Pep Club; Longfellow; Choral Club. EARL COLVIN TALUE YOUNGE President Henry Society; Glee Club, ’23; Henry Society; Foot B ill Asst. Manager Crescent; Track. KATHLEEN BEAN RUTH CHATHAM Grady Society. Ruskin Society. ELEANOR RUBARTH Riley Society; Pep Club. LEONARD MILINER JOHN THOMAS BROWN Patrick Henry Society. Sam Houston; Manager Basket Ball, 24; MGM Association. ZELTA LEE HAINES GLADYS MARIOTT Grady Society; Dramatic Club. Ruskin Society. LOUVENA BATES . Longfellow Society; Tennis; Basket Ball, ’21, 22, ’23, ’24. HARRY WELDON FLENTGE MENDAL HUGHETT President Grady Society; Debate, ’23, ’24; Houston Society, Joke Editor Crescent; Yell Leader; Dramatic Clulj. LOU ENA BROWN Grady Society. J. T. CROW Grady Society. LILA McCURRY Ruskin Society; Campfire. NELLIE PEARL WALKER Ruskin Society. WILLIS MURRAY Houston Society; Basket Ball. '?A. INEZ RAMSEY Riley Society; Librarian. BUCHIE WOLLORD Ruskin Yell Leader; Pep Club; Campfire Choral Club. ELIZABETH (Lizz) HALL Ruskin Society; Choral Club; Campfire; Pep Club; Debate, ’22- 24. KERMIT JONES Clee Club; Orchestra; President Senioi Class; “G” Association; President Houston Society; Foot Ball, ’22, ’23; Basket Ball 24; Base Ball, ’23, ”24. ERNEST FARQUHAR Foot Ball, ’23; Basket Ball, ’24; Athletic-Editor, Crescent; Grady Society; “G’ Association; Base Ball, ’24. ORA PENNINGTON MRS. W. E. LOVEJOY President Ruskin Society; Dramatic Club. Longfellow Society; Social Editor, Cres- cent; Choral Club. GLADYS CARLYLE Riley Society. EVERETTE L. WILLIAMS Let at ; Grady Society; Orchestra; Glet Club. EDWARDS WARREN Glee Club; Patrick Henry Society. cfo The Seniors May the friendship we have formed at G. H. S. grow stronger and continue as cherished treasures. We may forget the things that we have learned in books while here, but let us remember: •‘One ship sails West, another East By the self-same winds that blow; Tig the set of sail, and not the gale That determines the way we fro. Like the waves of the sea are the winds of fa e As we journey along thru life 'Tis the set of the soul that makes the goal And not the calm nor the strife.” Meaning that you are all that you will to be, and that you tan do any thing you want to, if you want to hard enough long enough. (£129 0®[S§ Junior C dSS of '24 The Junior Class was organized at the first of school with Smith Holder, president; Rosella Chrisman, Vice-President; Agnes Meharg, Secretary. The Juniors have done splendid work during the year and have accomplished every thing they went after. October, 1923, the Juniors and Seniors went on a moonlight supper, to Fauntleroy’s Crossing. The large classes met at the High School and hiked to the crossing, just as the sun 3ank below the horizon. Everyone was in the highest of spirits and doing their best to carry the pep high for the evening. A large camp fire was built and many game3 were played till every one declared they were “starving.” Every one gathered about the fire and did what they could to get the supper ready. Weenies were roasted over the coals of the fire and supper was spread. But it didn’t stay there long, “it vanished,” as every one was hungry as wolves. After all the eats were gone, more games were plaved until all wen-tired and then every one gathered around the fire and sang until a late hour, and then departed for home. Later in the year the Junior and Senior Classes gave a play that “brought the hou«e down.” The Junior characters did their part. March 18th, the Juniors enterained the Seniors with a most enjoyable banquet. The Juniors were busy for davs before the 18th making the preparations. The program for the evening can best be explained bv the following theme that was written bv our English teacher, Mis3 Vera Sams, with the students supplying the adjectives: “The heart of every bombastic Senior of the High School was filled with magnolinous joy when loveliest printed cards announced the annual reception given bv the scrumptious Juniors for March 18th. “Eight o”clock found the reception hall, which had been most elefflut-tenlv decorated. rebounding with the eregarivus laughter of the sheikish guests who were so englicallv received bv the hosts. The girls were dressed in rampant stvle and the boys looked loblosherous in their magnitud-enous suits and highfalutin ties. The faculty was w’ell represented. Miss McCollum looked highmucket.vmuck in her new dress, and Miss Dicker never looked more magnificent than when she entered with the rampageous Spanish teacher, Mr. Foster. Our ferocious Superintendent. Mr. Comer, and evermost beautiful Mr. Witcher were among the goode«t onlookers. The most unextraordinarv Junior President. Mr. Smith Holder, took charge of the program, which con«isted of splendoferous addresses rambuncktious stunts. and unstudonious songs rendered by spondulous members of the rampageous classes. Mr. Kermit .Tones, the riptosious president of the Seniors, responded in an inconegible manner to the Junior greeting. “After the sweetnestic program most gobnatious refreshments were served at a late hour, the guests departed, assuring the Juniors that they has a most pondemonious time.”—Rosella Chrisman. AYRES COMPTON IONE FLETCHER AGNES MEHARO AR.NA MAE MEARS ROBERT SCOTT LUCILLE SIMMONS HENRY CLARK M1TCHEL PETREE WINNIE BELL WATTS ELIZABETH WILSON JOHN HEARNE AMELIA WITT ALMA GARTMAN MARY DANIEL LAURA KINGSBURY SMITH HOLDER JEWELL CARTER ROSELLA CHRISMAN FREDA McCORKLE ANDREW KENDRICK JUANITA HINSON EUGENE ALVIS DAPHNEY GRAVES VERA BLAND RUBY WASHBURN BERNICE LAYNE ZU ELLA SMITH HAL GUGGOLZ LENOLA RUBARTH ARTHUR FARRIS ZELMA SCOTT ELGIN DAVIDSON NOVELLA FARRIS JAP ARNOLD LORRAINE ALEXANDER ATHLEEN ROBINSON BERNICE PATTERSON BOREN HUNTER OLENA BATES JEWELL CULBERSON EVELYN HENSLER MORINE CARROL CARRY MANNING PORTER HARGIS I LA PETREE OTIS RAY SPURGEON BELL MARY WALLER MABEL BELL INEZ GIDEON ALMA ROBINSON DAVIS SMITH ANNETTE CONNER ALICE BROWN A Senior’s Admonition Hear the knocking, knocking, knocking— Ceaseless, ceaseless, never stopping. Yes, yes, it is they Asking for the knowledge key. Little Soph, Fish and Junior. Hurry, hurry, never linger. The path is arduous ’tween you and me, But a senior you’ll some time be. When at last comes the test, W’ork, work, never rest. Let your work be a pleasure, And covet not your class mates treasure. Now in my final word to you— Be a student honest and true. My little friends heed to these words And your senior path will be undisturbed. —By Everette L. Williams. Sophomore C ass Roll JOHN HALL CURRY. Pre IRMA BRIM ETTA BAIZE ESTELLE HAMBURG OTHA BERRY O. D. BRIM PEARL BROWN ROBBIE CAYCE FREDA COSKERY LUCILLE CURRY ALYNE DAVIS HAZEL FARMER SYBOL FRANKS HAZEL FULTON KATHERINE GORDON ANNIE B. HINSON LOIS HESS PAULINE HUGHETT EVELYN KING NINA LATHAM J. W. MILLARD. Vice-Pres LOUISE MATTHEWS FREDA McCORKLE TRESSIE MEHARG JEWELL MILSTEAD HOPE MURRELL RUTH MURRELL EDNA MURRAY JESSIE PAINTER ILA PETREE BETHEL QUICKSALL MARGIE RAMSEY EERN1SE RISINGER WILMA RUTHERFORD EUVELIA SAUNDERS NEI A SCOTT MATTIE ELLEN SELLERS BONNIE TOUCHSTONE IORENA WARD GRACE ROUTH, Secretary WINNIE BELL WATTS ERLINE WINFIELD FRANKIE MAE WILSON MINNIE LOU WITT EDRIS WOLFE RUBY WOLFE LIEGHTIN WHITTED RAY ALLARD EOB ARNOLD BETHEL BAIZE ARTHUR BLANKENSHIP ALBERT BARSH CHESTER BURTCHETT MARION BURLESON V. ILLARD LEE BURNS O' HA CANTRELL NED CHAPMAN DAWSON COOPER Doings of the Sophs, of '24 The Sophs of G. H. S. are one family, united and working together for the sole purposes of climbing to the heights of social and educational interests. These functions together with our ambition to succeed cannot fail in becoming a perpetual success in life. It can be noticed by every one that you can depend on a Soph to do anything in his or her power to please or help. Our class assembled at the beginning of the term to elect officers. We elected unanimously, John Hall Curry as President; J. W. Millard as Vice-President; and Grace Routh as Secretary, in whom every member is well pleased. We are also fortunate to obtain these co-operative officers. They led the activities of the class well this year. In honor of the Freshmen, we gave an elaborate partv, and a program was rendered by our class. Games were plaved and delicious refreshments were served both Sophomores and Freshmen. The evening was enjoyed by every one. The Sophs are honored with having more members than any other class in school. The rostrum in G. H. S. Chapel can hardly seat them comfortably. Our present enrollment consists of ninetv-nine members. Our dearest hopes are that this class will remain together until the end of our Senior year, and that goal can easily be reached by continuous work as has been completed in the past. We must strive to excel our Sophomore year and never think of remaining in the same line or falling below it. but rising above it. Which would would be among the highest standards of G. H. S. Our class was called upon to furnish a program for three morning� in Chapel, before the student body. The first morning being Monday, Rev. O. J. Hull delivered a brief address, and songs were sung by the class. The following Thursday and Friday morning, programs were rendered similar to that of Monday with the exception that Rev. Bowman delivered the address Thursdav morning, and Friday morning Supt. Comer presented an interesting talk. We have also given minor services in many ways, such as helping in social work of the school, selling tickets to help develop athletics and intellectual work. We are only Sophs now, but “Here’s to the Juniors of ’25 and the Seniors of ’26. It is also our hope that the Sophomores and Freshmen become more and more affectionate towards one another, and that the Freshmen of ’24 follow in better footsteps than ours as we are trying to follow in the footsteps of the Juniors and Seniors past this stage of school work. Once being Freshmen and hoping to be Juniors and Seniors some time soon, we have a tender affection for all, including the Faculty and every one interested in our High School. —DONALD McKINNEY. Freshman C idSS LULA BAIZE CHRISTINE BATES YELDA BRADFORD FREDDA BRITAIN FREDA BYRON ARCHIE CATLETT TUBY CURRY VIRGINIA BELL CURRY ESSIE HENSON WILLIAM HILL GRACE HOLLINGSWORTH DEAN JONES IRENE JONES PRESTON JONES KATHERINE LANE JOHNIE MERRIOTT ACNES MILLAWAY FINEST WILSON ORA MAE PARKS OCALL PARSONS ALMA PATTERSON OLENE PECK IRVING POOL NORINE POWELL LUCILLE PRUNER MARY VIC RUBARTH rois SCOTT A LI IE MAE WALKED K. E. WEST DORIS WOOLVERTO4 TROY LEE WILLIAMS LEOLA WOOLVERTOX NELLIE WOOLVERTON PEARL YOUNG CORA LEE FRANKS POLAND BONE GASTON BRADFORD SMITH COMER CATHERINE CLARK HORACE GALLAWAY GORDON GRAHAM Roll PAUL HENSLER CECIL HENDRICKSON J. W. HARPER WILLIAM HUBBARD GORDON KELSO JACK KNIGHT MATTIE MAYBERRY MARSHAL MEADOWS RUBY MOLHAR CAM McGILVRAY BILLIE McMORDIE GLADYS REYNOLDS JACK RICHARDSON VAN SADLER JOHN R. SMITH LORRANCE WEBB CECIL WILLIAMS OTNAL WILLIAMS RALPH WILEY JOE WHIGHAM BOOK. - ( Jf}6 ORGANIZATIONS (hra Compton [eon Cantrell Qonion Tow ell 'Irnat hrguhai - IthdPennington ‘Jkrry dltutqe hinaKuih fruner JahUuUltr lb,ul nl 'tJtfiir Joe £•? ioartt Id t. r Ore Lestra NEIL S. FOSTER, Director AYRES COMPTON, Manager ROSELLA CHRISMAN. Pianist EYERETTE L. WILLIAMS. Violin ARTHUR BARSH, Violin KATHERINE GORDON, Violin KERMIT JONES, Violin AYRES COMPTON, Saxophone HAL GUGGOLZ, Cornet ANDREW KENDRICK, Cornet LLOYD JONES, Trombone LESLIE MELBERN, Trombone CAMILLE GORDON, Clarinet R. E. WEST, Violin EARL COLVIN. Baritone Qlee C ub Top How GEORGE SNYDER ARTHUR HARSH JOE BAILEY KING EDWARDS WARREN J. W. MILLARD KERMIT JONES GORDON POWELL ARTHUR FARRIS Bottom Row LEON CANTRELL JOHN GILMER PAUL KIMSEY BILLY CULBERSON JOHN HEARNE OTHA CANTRELL EDWIN WINFIELD HARRY WELDON FLENTGE JOE BAILEY KING Question—“Resolved that the United States should enter the League of Nations.” AGNES MEHARG ELIZABETH HALL URN A MAE MEARS OTHA CANTRELL The Post Qrdduates Mr. Comer has added a new phase of work to our high school. Beginning with second year of his services here, all former graduates of Gates-ville High School who found it impossible to go away immediately to College and did not take up some other kind of work, have been encouraged to take additional courses in high school. A second diploma, called a Post Graduate diploma, has been issued by the Board of Trustees on the completion of three additional credits or the possession of twenty credits in all. Post Graduate’s diplomas have been issued to the following: Maury Witcher, 1922; Paul Colgin, 1922; Elizabeth Nevitt, 1922; Lela Beth Grant, 1923; Bernice Murry, 1923; Noema Bates, 1923; Winnie Pearl Farmer, 1922; Annie Lourie Gregory, 1922; Mary Oldham, 1923. Other students who have taken Post Graduate courses are: Vella Clark, Frankie Hickey, Alma Washburn, Thelma McGilvery, Kermit Jones. This year we have three taking this course: Thelma McGilvary, and Alma Washburn, who have completed the course, and Vella Clark, who dropped out this spring to teach. The members of this department have rendered a good service to the Gatesville School System by serving as supply teachers when needed. We expect this department to grow and continue to be an element for the good of the School. Henry IP. Society HARRY FLENTGE, President ZELTA LEE HAINES, Secretary ROSELLA CHRISM AN, Vice President LEON CANTRELL, Sargent-at-Arrn ARTHUR BARSH WILLARD LEE BURNS MABEL BELL VERA BLAND AYRES COMPTON OTHA CANTRELL J. T. CROW JEWELL CARTER ERNEST FARQUHAR ORVILLE PETREE I LA PETREE RUBY WOLFE BONNIE TOUCHSTONE POLLY EDWARDS HAL GUGGOLZ R. D. HENDRICKSON LOIS HESS PAUL KIMSEY ANDREW KENDRICK JACK KNIGHT BROADUS McCURRY JOHN G. MORSE ORNA MAE MEARS WELDON SADLER EVERETTE WILLIAMS Longfellou? Society MARY ROUTH ALMA GARTMAN HAZEL FARMER ALLIE MAE WALKER LUCILLE CURRY FREDA BYROM MILDRED BONE LOUENA BATES CHRISTINE BATES BOBBIE CAYCE BILL CAYCE CATHERINE CLARK MORENA CARROLL MODENA EDWINSON CORA LEE FRANKS MARY DEFUR NOUELLA FARIS CAMILLE GORDON ELSIE HINSON ANNIE B. HINSON IMOGENE HARDY JUANITA HENSON IRENE JONES EDNA MURRY RUTH MURRELL OLA MAE PARKS BERNICE RYSINGER ALMA ROBINSON MARY RUBARTH NELA SCOTT AMELIA MAE WITT RUBY WASHBURN Patrick tienr 1 Society HERMAN RICKETTS OTHA JONES JOHN GILMER BOB ARNOLD J. W. MILLARD LEONARD MI LINER SETH THOMAS MOORE F. P. JONES GEORGE SNYDER MOREIN ROBINSON RUSSEL NORREL, Vice-. ALLIE YOUNGE BETHEL BAIZE GORDON GRAHAM DOESON COOPER BOREN HUNTER ALVIN FREEMAN ED HINSON jAP ARNOLD WAYNE BOONE MITCHEL PETREE SMITH COMER JOE BAILEY KING HENRY HAINES, Jr. LESLIE MELBERN ROBERT WOODLOCK EARL COLVIN. President ELGIN DAVIDSON, Secretar • EUGENE ALVIS Ruskin Society DOROTHY AYRES DESSIE BAIZE ESTELLE HAMBURG ALICE BROWN RUBY BYROM, Vice-Pres. MINNIE CARROLL ARCHIE CATLETT RUTH CHATHAM RUBY CURRY VIRGINIA BELL CURRY ANNETTE CONNER EDDIE MAE FORE INEZ GIDEON DAPHNE GRAVES KATHERINE GORDON ELIZABETH HALL LUCILE HALL EVELYN HENSLER BERNICE LAYNE iAKRIE MANNING GLADYS MARRIOTT jONNIE MARRIOTT LOUISE MATTHEWS ANNETTE McCOLLUM, Pre l. A McCURRY AGNES MEHARG AGNES MILLAWAY HOPE MURRELL JESSIE PAINTER ORA PENNINGTON LUCILE PRUNER MARGIE RAMSEY GRACE ROUTH LENOLA RUBARTH MISS VERA SAMS EUVELIA SANDERS OPAL SCHRIMSHER MATTIE ELLEN SELLERS ADELE SMITH, Sec.-Treas. ZU ELLA SMITH ALLIE MAE WALKER NELLIE PEARL WALKER MARY WALLER LORENA WARD ALMA WASHBURN WINNIE BELL WATTS ELIZABETH WILSON FRANKIE MAE WILSON MINNIE LOU W ITT SADIE MAE WOLLARD DORIS W'OOLVERTON LEOLA WOOLVERTON LAURA KINGSBURY BERNICE PATTERSON LEIGHTON WHITTED ALMA PATTERSON Sam Houston Society RAY ALLARD JOHN HEARNE GREELY RICKETTS ALBERT BARSH RAUL HENSLER JACK RICHARDSON GASTON BRADFORD WILLIAM HILL VAN SADLER VELLA BRADFORD SMITH HOLDER n n aai; o QAQQV JOHN THOMAS BROWN MENDAL HUGHETT dKUUKo oAooI MARION BURLESON FISHER HINSON FAY SCOTT HENRY CLARK KERMIT JONES DAVIS SMITH ANDREW COLGIN OTTO LENGIFILD EDWARD TATUM BILLIE CULBERSON TRAVIS MEHARG RUSSELL TAYLOR BAILY CURRY MILLIS MURRAY R. E. WEST JOHN HALL CURRY JOHN MILNER LORAINE WEBB STERLING EDWARDS BILLY McMORDIE JOE WHIGHAM ARTHUR FARQUHAR NED CHAPMAN S. L. WITCHER TOMMY FARQUHAR CAM McGILVARY CECIL WILLIAMS ARTHUR FARRIS BILL NEWLAND OTWAL WILLIAMS WAY FREEMAN ERNEST NELSON ARTHUR WOLFE RUBEN FRY JACK ODELL FLOYD ZIEGLER CURTIS HANEY ERVING POOLE ROLAND BOONE ARLYS HALE GORDON POWELL CHESTER BURCHETT VICTOR HARPER OTIS RAY donald McKinney Societ ] RUTH SADLER. President ELEANOR RUBARTH, Secret.ry LORRAINE ALEXANDER O. D. BRIM IRMA BRIM PEARL BROWN LEITA BAIZE OTHA BERRY LENORA BRADFORD ETTA BAIZE OLENE BATES JEWELL CULBERSON GLADYS CARLYLE MARY DANIELS ALYNE DAVIS IONE FLETCHER isYBOL FRANKS GRACE HOLLINGSWORTH LUCILF HINSON MARIE HODGES i HERESA LAWRENCE KATHERINE LANE TRESSIE MEHARG JEWELL MILSTEAD FREDA MoCOKKLE LOKOTHY MILLER MATTIE MAYBERRY RUBY MOHLER FRANCIS PARSONS ETHYL PENNINGTON NORINE POWELL OCIE PARSONS BETHEL QUICKSALL ELEANOR RlBARTH GLADYS RENOLDS HAZEL SAUNDERS LOIS SCOTT RUTH SADLER ERLINE WINFIELD NELLIE WOLVERTON EDRIS WOLFE ETHYL YOUNG PEARL YOUNG Seniors 1 am lonely tonight, for in a dream I see a High School Foot Ball Team. In 1923—that’s years ago— I saw the same team face the foe On many a hard fought battle field. I'm getting old but in my dreams I see them playing again it seems. Third down—Gosh—what a bonehead stunt Look out: Doggies, block that punt. Go Bull, only one to block Oh lordy, old Pope fixed his clock. He’s slim but he gets them just the same— I remember it’s the Georgetown game. The vision fades, the sound of cheers Comes faintly to my listening ears, The girls—their yells Still holds me as if by magic spell Their songs roll o’er the field and echo back Always the G. H S.—Gold and Black By (Curly) F BOOR ATHLETICS } coach w. b. McDaniel Foot Ball training for 1923 for Gatesville, opened September the tenth. Coach McDaniel set out with seven letter men, and twenty-five re cruits to develop a fighting team typical of Gatesville. We had the beef from the start, but this display of sire was overshadowed by ignor ance of the game on the part of the recruits. Three weeks of strenuous work out, and w’e were ready for our first game. Clifton came to Gatesville September the twenty-eighth. This game should have ended in victory, but for the ignorance just mentioned, we allowed them to hold us to a tie, 0 to 0 We met our Waterloo a week later, when c played the strong Belton Tigers. We were out done by this strong contender for state championship. We were handicapped by injuries but were ready for our old rivals, Hamilton. The Hornets gained the reputation of fighters in the Belton game, and it was proved by beating Hamilton, the last quarter 13 to 0. Then it rained and the Hornets lost two weeks of practice. W’e played Killeen very badly handicapped by the lack of practice, and with Captain Ricketts on the sick list. W’e were defeated by a small score, but we beat them on the number of fumbles. But we washed out this defeat on Armistice Day, by defeating a gang of Moody All Stars, 34-0. Our next trip was to Valley Mills, and proved to be almost disastrous to the team. The loss of the game was overshadowed by the loss of our star linesman, Freeman, who on the return trip took sick, and was out for the rest of the season. W’e came the following week with flying colors by defeating the strong Georgetown Eagles 13-12. This washed out the defeat of the last game of 6-7. It wag in this game that the gang showed that they had the fighting spirit. The game was Georgetown’? the first half, 10-0, but the second half the Gatesville boys proved that they had eleven stars playing on the same team. The next game was with our rival, McGregor, on Thanksgiving Day. This game meant a lot. for it was the last game of the season, and the last game for G. H. S. for Jones, W'alker. Ricketts, and Farquhnr. But though we out-played them, luck with a little aid of the McGregor “Bull Dogs” beat us by the small score of 6-8, in one of the hardest fought games in High School gridiron history. Now that the Foot Ball team of 1923 is but a memory, every one who saw or played then will remember that it was made up of a gang of boys who fought and gave their all for old G. H. S. Many was the time they suffered sprained ankles, busted shins, etc., and never grumbled. Those who plunged line from the backfield and gained bruises and a coveted letter are: W’olf, W’alker, Jones, Davidson, Curry, and those linemen who got stepped on; kicked and cussed and were satisfied with being a “G” man are: Ricketts, Arnold, Hinson, Hearno, Freeman, Farquhar, Blankenship, Morse and W’oodlock. This team will always remember the kindness and good fellowship of the manager, Lloyd Jones, and his assistants, Spurgeon Bell and Avres Compton. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE AND RESULTS Sept. 15 Oct. 5 Clifton vs. Gatesville Belton vs. Gatesville 38-0 Oct. 12 Hamilton vs. Gatesville 0-14 Oct. 25 Gatesville vs. Valley Mills.... 0-14 Nov. 11 Moody vs. Gatesville 0-38 Nov. 17.... 14-10 Nov. 30 McGregor vs. Gatesville 7-6 ED HINSON, Tackle. Weight 170 Pounds. Ed, or “Horse Doctor,” as the boys called him, played his first year for the Black and Gold this season. With his weight he was able to stop many a line plunge and end run. And on offense with Bob could open up a hole big enough for a wagon. He was also good at blocking punts and rushing passes. He could carry the ball around tackle for consistent gains. Ed will be with us next year and we say “watch nim step.” Great things are expected of him. GREELY RICKETTS, Center, Captain. W’eight 165. Shifted at the first of the year from backfield to Center. Our “bald-headed Cap” was the best man we had on line. On defense he featured in evary play, and on offense he opened up a hole through which the quarterback never failed to gain. It was Gip who in the Georgetown game, worried their center so, that he made the bad pass that started us to victory. He was the outstanding star of the line in almost every game. It was doubtless because he was ill and out in the game against Killeen that we lost. Greely finishes this year and will certainly leave a gap hard to fill. JOHN HEARNE, End. Weight, 178 pounds. “Doggies” with his immense weight, and strength, was probably the most powerful man on the line on offense. Working with Freeman he could easily move out the defense, and open up a hole through which our backfield seldom failed to gain. At catching passes he could not be beat. Time and again, snatching them out of a group of men, as you remember at McGregor. It was John’s terrific plunging of the line, when called to backfield, that won the game at Georgetown. Shifted to tackle on defense to fill up the gap left by Freeman and Blankenship, he stopped many a play “Doggies” will not likely be back next year. JOHN G. MORSE, Tackle. Weight, 157 pounds. Morse is another one of those who never fails you in time of need. His ability as an end was not fully discovered until the latter part of the season Used both at end and tackle, Morse could break up many end runs, on defense being a hard and sure tackier. He could get down in a hurry on punts, and often get the receiver in his tracks. He. too, should be commended for his work with the scrubs. It was that, that gave him the training necessary for the position he filled at the last of the season. He will be back next year and will be a valuable man, either on the line or in the backfield. JOHN GILMER, Guard. Weight, 164 pounds. John Henry Hammock Hooper Gilmer's value to the team was not only bsaed upon his merits as a football player, but also upon his spirit. Without his humor the team would hardly have been able to stand the punishment it did at times. John as guard could always open up a hole, and on defense stopped many a plungs and broke up many a play. John's number of tackles rival those of the backfield. And it was “Hooper who picked up Georgetown’s fumble and started us on to victory. He was one of the outstanding stars of that game. John will be back next year, and will make a powerful man F. P. JONES, Guard. Weight, 154 pounds. F. P., although not playing enough games to make a letter was too valuable to leave out of this write-up. He was somewhat handicapped by not knowing football before, but he will be back next year and will make a valuable man on the line. EARNEST FARQUHAR, End. Weight, 170 pounds. Farquhar was out when the picture was made and didn t get in, but he was one of the most valuable men on the line. At end he could smear up more end runs, and more line than expected. He could get down on punts, too, and could snatch lasses. He finished this year and will be greatly missed. ROBERT WOODLOCK, nd. Weight, 159 pounds. Although Woodlock did not get to play in every game he was one of our most dependable substitutes. At end he was good at breaking up plays and getting down on punts. In the backfield he was a good ground gainer. He showed up exception ally well in the game against Moody as a line plunger. Against Belton he was able to break up play after play for tackle. He is to be commended on his untiring efforts with the second team. He will be back next year and should make a steady backfield position. WAY FREEMAN, Tackle. Weight, 170 pounds. Although Freeman came out a little late in the season and on account of sickness had to quit before the close of the season, we can truly say of him “he was good while he lasted.’ He was a hard tackier and when shifted to backfield full back was a terrific line plunger. He played a steady defensive game at tackle, breaking up many a play. When ever he w'as called back to run with the ball it was a sure gain. This was his first year at football. He should be one of the best next year. ARTHUR BLANKENSHIP, Tackle. Weight 165 pounds. “Battle bids fair to make one of the best men on the line, but he suffered a sprained ankle at the first game which kept him out of the game for three weeks. Just as Freeman filled his position, left vacant by his injury, so was Blankenship ready to fill up the left by Freeman withdrawing from school on account of sickness. Although his ankle never got entirely well, “Blankey” always played consistent games. He will be w'ith us next year and will be one of the best on the line. HERMIT JONES, Quarterback. Weight 145 pounds. “Nuts” is another old man who finishes this year, and will bo greatly missed. As quarterback he drove his team with every ounce of energy possible, and was a good line plunger and end runner. At safety he was able to break up many passes, also he never let a man get by him for a touchdown. When shifted at end on dj-fense, he was a sure tackier and could break up all end runs. We repeat, he will be missed next year. HOB ARNOLD, Guard Weight, 185 pounds. Although the heaviest man on the team, Bob had as quick a get-away as any, and could get down on punts surprisingly fast. On offense he was a regular bull, opening up a hole always, where the backfield could gain. On defense he could stop many a line plunge, especially when backed up on our own goal line. Bob will beyond a doubt be the best man on the line next year. This is his second year at the game, and he knows football, too. Great things are expected of him next year. JOHN HALL CURRY, Halfback. Weight 142 pounds. “Cross” was doubtless the lightest man lettered but he was a dangerous line plunger, and a hard tackier. As substitute quarterback his head was steady, and he ran his team like an old veteran. He was general “roust-about” on the team, playing backfield and end. He must be commended on the way he stuck to the scrubs, and generalled them against the first team. “Cross” was good at completing passes, and at end he could open up a bigger hole than one would figure. He will be with us next year and should make a steady position in the backfield. ELGIN DAVIDSON, Hulfback. Weight, J60 pounds. This was ‘Bull’s” first year on the team, but that doesn’t mean that he was a mediocre football player. He started the season as right halfback, und never missed a game. For “Bull” we can truly say that he was a triple threat man, being a sure gainer on line plunges, a consistent man on end runs, and a dangerous passer. He was also a good receiver of passes, completing many for first downs. Best of all “Bull’ will be with us next year, and should be one of the men around which a strong backfield could be made. AitlHUR WOLF, Fullback and Captain Elect. Weight, 160 pounds. A steadier football player can hardly be found in High School or College. As a line plugner he is hard to stop, and he can circle ends for gains, too. He was undoubtedly the hardest tackier on the team, or any team we’ve met this season. His defense game is as steady as his offensive, breaking up many end runs and plunges, and intercepting many forward passes. His punting was dependable, averaging between forty and fifty yards. This was his second year, and next year as Captain and fullback, he will doubtless be one around whom a strong backfield and teim will be built. JIM WALKER, Halfback. W’eight, 166 pounds. Beyond a doubt “Tuff” w-as one of the outstanding stars of the season, especially in the backfield. This is his last year for the Black and Gold, and wo will surely miss him. Shifted from Center position to halfback, “Tuff” seldom failed to gain when ever he was given the ball. His work on defense w as remarkable, being a sure tackier. On offense he wins the admiration of all, as a side stepper and broken field runner. This was “Tuff’s” third and last year for Gatesville, and his best, too. It will be hard to find one to fill his place. Basket Ball The present day fans of Gatesville and Coryell County will not need this small editorial to remind them of the basket ball season of 1924. They will remember that this was the year we won County, District and Bi-District Championships. We proved ourselves Central Texas champions by playing eighteen strong teams with the loss of but two games— the first, a practice game, to Belton High and the other to Oak Cliff High School, Inter-scholastic League Champions for 1923-24. None of our neighboring schools equalled our record of .693 points to the opponents' 245. Among those victor es of which we are especially proud are McGregors defeat 41-2 and Killeen’s 66-5. These basket ball victories by such large scores will wash out petty defeats inflicted by these schools in football the past season. For the benefit of the future generation I will give you the reason why Gatesville High School had a real basket ball team: (1) Coach McDaniel; (2) The backing of the loyal fans of Gatesville; (3) The boys themselves who were willing to lay aside such luxuries as candy, cigarettes, soft drinks, (upon Coach’s advice) and to work so as to be physically fit to stand the test. People, when you have an A-l coach, the support of your fans and a gang of good material with lots of pep and desire to make good, you have the makings of a winning ball team. The squad started the season with the slogan, ‘‘Austin or Bust which is putting the goal rather high for kids. Although a few of the doubtful fans feared for the worst we didn’t have to burst. Because we defeated Oglesby for County Championship, Waco for District, and Burleson for Bi-District, we became one of the sixteen teams eligible for the Austin Meet. But it was no easy sailing to reach that goal. There were many trials and tribulations to overcome; such as grades, exams, deportment, Purmela, Ewing, Oglesby, Mart, Temple, Waco, Burleson, elevators, sprained ankles, mud and the measles. The team was lucky in losing to the measles only one man, Farquhar. His place was filled well by Hearne. It is a sad thing indeed when we think that this team will play but one year together that it will be torn asunder by the graduation of Captain Walker, Powell, Farquhar, a.id Jones. Only give Coach McDaniel another year with this same team and Gatesville would have a State Championship cup. Although the team of ’25 may be weakened by losing some of its men, there will be Woodlock, Wolf, Hearne, and Hunter back to make the Hornet team of ’25. This is a wonderful chance for the athletes from the county schools to be on e Championship team. speaking the sentiments of every man on the team I wish to say that we appreciate the help rendered us by the people of Gatesville, which made it possible to make the Waco and Austin trips, we also wish to hand it to Mr. W. B. McDaniel, the best coach in Texa.s. Another specie of the human race I wish to call your attention to is our beloved manager, John Thomas Brown, who, because of his loyalty, with an impartiality, has the love ard respect of every member of the squad. May she find another man to fill the place that is to be left vacant by Mr. McDaniel, that can instill that pep and fight into the boys to make them winners. We, the departing Hornets, hope that it will be our privilege to hear of the brilliant, fighting Gatesville team cairy.:,g away honors, in succeeding years to come. And it is oux opinion that Gatesville will always be mentioned by her rivals with the greatest of respect and tbat it will be known state wide as the home of good athletics and clean sports. —ATHLETIC EDITOR. PERSONNEL Top. Left to Right: BROWN, Mgr.; HUNTER, MURRY, K. JONES, F. P. JONES, FARQUHAR. bottom: POWELL. HEARNE, WALKER (Cap .), WOLFE, WOODLOCK, McDANJEL, Coach RESULTS OF GAMES G. H. 39.. Athletic Club, G. H. S., 47 G. H. S., 39 Hamilton, 27 G. H. S., 47 Athletic Club, G. H. S., 36 .....Star, 7 G. H. S.. 45 G. H. S., 76.. G. H. S., 41 McGregor, 2 G. H. S., 66 Killeen, 5 G. H. 8., 29.Belton, 32 G H. 8., 39.. ..... Oglesby, 12 G. rt. S.. 23........... Mart, 10 G H. 28.............Temple, 7 G. H. 8., 19...........Waco, 12 G. H S., 36.Burleson, 13 G. H. S., 36.Crawfoid, 8 G. H. S., i3.F2 itoni3. 7 O. H. S., 15 ..........Cak Cliff, 39 ROBERT WOODLOCK, Forward, Captain Elect. This was Woodlock’s first year with the club as regular, although he lettered last ye::r, and was a valuable substitute. Occasionally this year Woodlock was ‘off but when he was on” no one could stop him, and he could shoot them from all angles of the court. It was Woodlock who practically beat Waco High at Baylor, for he was on” that night. Woody” will make a good man around which an extra team can be built next year. W nredict for him a wonderful High School career next year. ARTHUR WOLFE, Guard. Pope” was our stand-by. He could be depended upon in any position, Center, Forward, or Guard. Being a little above the average in height, he was hard to get by, and made a Guard that has had much to do with our keeping the opponents’ score at a 1 w total. It was Wolfe with the aid of Powell that made Washam and Kelly of Waco look sick as Forwards. Wolfe was a swift dribbler and time and again dribbled down the field and made a long shot count. He will be back next year and should make this school its best all round athlete. GORDON POWELL, Right Guard. Although he was out of school last year, Powell came back this year and played a brand of ball that was quite an improvement of that of 1922. Powell was short for a Guard, but despite this fact he let few shots get by him. Ask Weir Washam if you don't believe it. Besides a steady Guard he is a dangerous shot, a fast and beautiful dribbler and exceptionally good on long shots as all good Guards should be. This school will certainly miss him next year. ERNEST FARQUHAR, Center. Farquhar has played in hard luck this year. Sprained ankles kept him out of sever..! footkall panics and hampered him in those in which he played. In basket ball he was not satisfied with a sprained wrist, so he took a good case of the measles. Despite these handicaps he played such a brand of ball, that he was counted with the eight thit lettered. If he rocs out for athletics at college we certainly wish him good luck and health, at least. JIM WALKER, Right Forward and Captain. To “Tuff” if to any man we owe much of the success of this season, for it was around him as Captain that Coach buildcd his formidable team. “Tuff” was beyond a doubt the individual star of the team, scoring during the season a total of 279 points. Jim Tucker h :d him p oked as one of the probable All-State Forwards, but Jim never got right at Austin. Here’s hoping he sees fit to attend some prominent college, for he will surely make them a strong man. JOHN HKARNE, C enter. Doggies’ ” talent as a basket ball player lay dormant until Farquh ir was crippled then it was a case of the understudy out-doing the model. With his weight, he made i valuable defensive man, for he was hard to dislodge from his feet. Although he was only six feet tall, he got the ball on the top from most of them, even occasonally from ‘Dodo.’ It was John's defensive work around 'i’enter that kept down Waco’s score. ‘ His’n ' is piobably the best all round athlete in school and should make some college a valuable man. JOHN THOMAS BROWN, Manager. The most we couid say about our beloved Manager, would be too little. A harder worker under nil conditions could hardly be found. The Coach placed much trust in rim and he never failed. A Manager like him, that will train with the rest of the club, is hard to find, but this is John's best characteristic—conscientiousness. Even on trips when his Ford had a flat, his spirit was never so, and his remarks were anything but sad. John will finish this year and we predict that where ever he goes he will always “blow his horn. KERMIT JONES, Guard. “Nuts was handicapped by having played too much football, and not enough basket ball. This was his first year out and he did exceptionally well for a new man. He was the fastest dribbler on the club, ringing long shots at much needed times. He was small for a guard but could hold his own with them all, and he was hard to gat by, too. This school will certainly miss him next year. BOREN HUNTER, Guard and Forward. “Bodie” was little but loud. As a Forward he was hard to stop, sure on long shots and good on team work. As a Guard he could hold his own with the biggest and roughest if them, oftentimes getting loose with the ball, and dribbling through the opponents for goals. “Frecks” was always rearing to go, especially to a restaurant, always full of pep and never full of food, especially pie. Boren will easily have a steady position on the team next year, and will be a valuable man. Base Ball Coach McDaniel started baseball practice immediately upon his return with the baske ball team from Austin. Due to the late basket ball season, the base ball Hornets were rather late getting started. But to make up for the loss the squad has been working ovei time to get ready to meet season’s schedule. Coach’s base ball hopes are running high as he has seven letter men and a gang of good material. With these he hopes to put out a base ball nine that Gatesville will be proud of. Bad w’eather checked training for a few days but since that time we have started schrimmageing and the boys look better. Our batteries are exceptionally strong this year, as we have Captain Jones and Hearn, both letter men, catching. And Wolfe, Baize, and Hendrickson, on the mound. We are very unfortunate to lose our only “Southpaw” and the pepist member of the squad, Gilmer, who sprained his leg and will miss the first of the season and likely all. “Hooper” was showing us excellent pitching to be out but for a few days. His and our misfortune will hamper the team quite a bit it is certain. Coach is depending upon the pitching of Wolfe as he was the “Star Twirler” of ’23. He is showing even better class now than then. Hendrickson will help Wolfe bear the burden of the mound. “Moco,” our two hundred pound giant, will make the opposing team look sick when he begins to “twirl ’em.” Baize, with his slow twisting ball, has had many batters at his mercy and will likely have many more before the season closes. He is not only valuable a� a pitcher but just anywhere, infie’o or outfield, Baize does well. Gatesville High is especially proud of her snappy infield. These lads handle the ball and play their positions like professionals. Holder at first is showing even better class than in ’23. While Hunter at second is doing “bang-up” fielding and is one of the leading men at the bat. Davidson is holding down the “hot corner’ like a veteran, even though this is his first year. Powell at short is showing real class. He is without doubt one of the best High School ball players in the state of Texas. If he keeps improving he will some day land in the Major League. Coach has some likely looking youngsters working for the outfield. He ig very lucky as he has from two to four for each position. It is rather difficult to pick from these as they all can cover the gardens nicely. Their work at the bat will determine who mak s the team. The schedule appears rather stiff, but every one feels lucky. It begins at Clifton with Clifton College. SCHEDULE April 10...................... Clifton College at Cliftsn April 17...................... Killeen High at Killeen April 18.................... Hamilton High at G itesvi'le April 25...............................Hamilton High at Hamilton April 30...................Clifton College at Gatesville May 2-3....................Lampasas High at Lampasas May 9.........................................Open Date F. P. JONES, Infielder and Outfielder. F. P. has at last shown us where he belongs. He is a natural born baseball player, a good substitute infielder with a strong whip, and an A-l, outfielder, that never misses them. He is no slouch at hitting, either, and is good at starting rallies. JIM WALKER, Outfielder. This is “Tuff’s” first year out for baseball, and he probably belongs to that unheralded bunch of boys who make the first team of any bunch of athletics possible, that is the second team. “Tuff is dependable and steady. R. D. HENDRICKSON, Pitcher. “Moco, with his enormous build, can buzz them in so they can hardly see them. If he ever gets his batting eye on them, we predict the sky will be the limit and it will take half the opposing team to relay the ball in. “Cow will be with us next year and will be a valuable man. EUGENE ALVIS, Outfielder. This is Eugene’s first year on the club and despite his age he takes an awful cut at the ball. He is a sure outfielder and next year will make Gatesville High a star base hall nlaver GORDON POWELL, Shortstop. Powell was a letter man from year before last and belonged to that famous team of li 22 that won eleven games out of sixteen. This was the first year this school ever had a baseball coach, and basketball didn’t interfere. Powell is the sweetest player this school has ever known and will make some college team a valuable man. BETHEL BAIZE. Pitcher Beth is one of our best men on the mound. He had an eye for the ball and would tare up many a ball game. Beth was one of our most valuable men anywhere on the team. He played any position on the team as a utility man. Beth will be back next year and will be a very valuable asset to his team. ARTHUR WOLFE. Pitcher. “Pope” is our best pitcher, dependable in every respect with a head on him that will nearly always get him out of a hole. As a hitter he is hard to heat, always delivering the goods in the pinches. He is a steady infielder, too, as well as a sure outfielder. He lettered last year. BOREN HUNTER. Second Base. Boren was a letter man from last year, and this year from every respect he was me of the most dependable men on the squad. He always had his head in the game, and h bard hitter. “Frecks’ will be with us next year and will be a very valuable man. KERMIT JONES, Captain. “Nuts is one of the seven letter men returned from last year, and should make us a valuable catcher to help Hearne as well as a valuable relief man for infield or outfield position. JOHN HEARNE, Catcher. “Doggies” was our first string catcher last year, and our best this year. He and ‘ Nuts” make a catching staff that is hard to beat in any college. “Doggies” is a hard bitter, batting in clean-up position. As an athlete he is hard to beat any where. ELGIN DAVIDSON, Third Base. It took Coach some time to find out that “Bull” was an infielder, but he saw that his tcirific whip should not go to waste in the outfield. This is “Bull’s” first year on the diamond, but he bids fair to be one of the best on the squad. JOHN GILMER, Pitcher. There is one whose picture does not appear on this section. Without some mention of him this section would be incomplete and that is “Hommic” Gilmer. John was ou -trusty “south-paw” until misfortune overtook him in the form of a broken ankle. Johr. is always full of pep and instills pep and fight into the rest of them. He will be back next year. SMITH HOLDER. First Base. Eddie was a man who always was ready to go, and had more pep that any other man on the team. Eddie was a man you could depend on in any position. “Fore,” as the boys called him. will be back next year and will be a valuable man. JACK RICHARDSON, Outfielder. Jack came to us this year from Grammar School, but he is a nice little baseball player and knows the game well. He is a good pinch hitter, sure outfielder and a good ‘‘wrong armed'1 pitcher. Jack, too, will make a star for this school some dav BOB ARNOLD, Outfielder. Bob is a sure outfielder, spearing the ball from all difficult angles. He gets down first base line faster than one expects for one of his size and build. If he can get his eyes on the ball he will make a valuable hitter, for he can take a nasty cut. Bob will he back, of course, next year. ERNEST FARQUHAR, Outfielder. Farquhar was at first handicapped by a late start, but with his experience and his knowledge of baseball he will soon overcome that handicap. He is a fair hitter and an extra good outfielder. We hope his jinx will not pursue him and cause some mishap tha will prevent his playing. TOMMY FARQUHAR. Manager. Our manager is a hard worker that never grows tired, always on the job. He keen his eyes on the fouls, never letting one get away. Tommy is no slouch of a basehn'i player either, and next year will make his letter as a player. The girl's basket ball team was organized in October, with Carrie Manning as Captain, and Miss McCollum as Coach. Untiring practice occurred every afternoon, until the team was ready to meet our first opponent. Games were played with Carden and Ewing, and the Gatesville team came out victorious. With Carrie and 11a as forwards, Eddie Mac and Lenola as guards, Evelyn, Lucille ane Tneresa as Centers, and Lucille Hall, Vera and Mattie as substitutes; their co-operation and team work proved its value in many games. Some of the most interesting games were played between the “blonds and brunettes.” Each side was evenly matched, and they alternated times in winning. But they lost a good player when Carrie dropped out. Al-tnojgh she returned to help Coach and en-cojrcge them, her influence on the field durirg the game was there no longer and something was lacking to help put over a rood game. Mention should be made of the kindness of the girls who gave their time and energy in battling with the team, in order that it should go on to victory, when they knew that they would probably never have a chance to play in a match game themselves. The friendship and good fellowship gained by each member of the team during th-ir hours of practice has meant more to them than all their victories. Many of the girls will be back next year to make a more successful team for Gates ville High School. Coach McCollum came to Gatesville High in 1923. Knowing nothing about the ri:� terial to work with she proved a good and efficient Coach. In her hard work and labor, she developed, six players, for forwards, guards and centers. She had the team coached so well, that they could alternate positions, and then play the game as efficient and brilliant, as they would in their regular position. Coach McCollum will be back next year, and with Curry, Petree, Rubarth and King, she stated that she would put out the strongest team that Gatesville High ever had. When the season starts next year there will be four lettered players to report for practice. Thp possibilities are that the team will be stronger next year than it was this par. Gatesville High has the material and one of the most able coaches in the State of fpx s. And if the schppl will only get back of this team, as they did the boys, they will provp themselves capable, for the Central Texas Championship. coach McCollum CAREY MANNING LENOLA RUBARTH EDDIE MAE FORE LUCILLE HALL MATTIE MAYBERRY ILA PETREE EVELINE KING LUCILLE CURRY KATHLINE BEAN VERA BLANi CARRIE MANNING, Forward. Carrie Manning, the Captain, who was always on the job encouraging and helping every member of the team. She could throw more goals than anyone, and from every angle of the court, and in whatever pos.tion she happened to be in. Her influence kept the team in good condition th entire season, and her excellent te� m work showed many lours of worthy training. LU ILLE CURRY. Center Lucille Curry, that red-headed gal, could dodge the opponent, and the ball when it seemed impossible. She wr.s nimble and light on her feet as a spright. Always anxious to enter the game and as r.ry ur.tirirg player she won her way to the first team, and in the love of her comrades. ILA PETREE. Forward. I la Petree. mother 'jood forward. She as always the first girl on the court and the lust to leave, and always in action. Her playing and love for sports has made her one of the best athletes in the High School. Ila will lead her team to many a victory nex' year. KVELYN KING, Center. The jumping center, always wanting to play, and ever in action. She could pitch goals and guard as well as play in the center, and she never allowed any one to ex:cll her. Anxious to defeat every team in the county, she played hard the entire seas n and was ready for more. A star to be back next year. EDDIE MAE FORE, Guard. Guard on the first team, and an enthusiastic player for the brunettes. She worked and played with a smile on her face and the more her opponent tried to work her the larger the smile grew. Her energy and zeal grew with her smile. KATHLEEN BEENE, Guard. The bobbed haired blonde was ever ready for a hard fight. She entered the game with the determination to win, and she always came out victorious. Even though reports said that she had many a after thing on her mind, she cast them aside for basket ball. The loot oall game was over, Before the parlor gate A man and maid were lingering rather lat . They talked of punts and passes. Things that were rather tame, Till Cupid put on his nose guard And butted in the game. He lined the couple up, Then made them toe the mark. Soon he had them going With a scrimmage in the dark. As they sat there in silence, In their new found bliss, The man thought the scrimmage Ought to end with a kiss. Thereupon he tried one, (An amateurish affair) Then he lost it in a fumble, And instead it hit the air. The next he placed on her ear, And the maid did shyly say, “You are penalized for holding, Jim, Likewise for off side play. Fiercely he tried another. This time succeeding fine. For he made a touchdown On the warm, red, five yard line. As th£y sat there in silence, Communing soul to soul, The parlor door swung open, And father kicked a goal. KERMIT JONES Foot Ball. ’22. 23; Base Ball. 23; Basket Ball. ’24. ARTHUR WOLFE.... Foot Ball. ’22. ’23; Base Ball, ’23; Basket Ball, 23 24. BOB ARNOLD Foot Ball. 22. 23. GREELY RICKETTS Foot Ball, 21. 22, 23. JIM WALKER Foot Ball. ’21, 22, 23; Basket Ball. 22. 2o, 24. ROBERT WOODLOCK Foot Ball, 23; Basket Ball, ’23. 24. JOHN HEARNE... Foot Ball. ’22, 23; Basket Ball, 23, ’24. GORDON POWELL Foot Ball 21-22-23; Base Ball 21-22; Basket Ball 21-22-24. BOREN HUNTER .... Basket Ball 23; Base Ball ’23; Basket ball ’24. BETHEL BAIZE Base Ball 2i. SMITH HOLDER Base Ball ’23. ERNEST FARQUHAR. Foot BaP 23; Basket Ball ’24 ED HINSON Foot Ball 23. JOHN GILMER ....Foot Ball 23. ARTHUR BLANKENSHIP Foot Ball 23. ELGIN DAVIDSON....Foot Ball ’23. JOHN G. MORSE Foot Ball ’23. JOHN HALL CURRY Foot Ball ’23. LLOYD JONES Foot Ball ’23. JOHN THOMAS BROWN Basket Ball ’24. CAN YOU IMAGINE Lucille Curry and Boren Hunter with black hair. Hope Murrel not talking about some boy. Jim Walker without his dimples. Bob Arnold singing. Van Sadler studying Ervin Pool talking low. Cow Henderson wearing Ayres Compton’s pants, lone Fletcher without Bull. J. R Smith without freckles. Ray Allard knowing anything. Harry Flentge refusing to talk. Smith Comer not eyeing the girls. Mr. Witcher not talking on the school spirit. Mr. Foster not in love. Mr. Comer in a track suit. Ernest Farquhar not saying something about Jonesboro. Otis Ray without long hair. Arthur Wolfe without a Jewell. Aleene Davis being slim. Miss Sams not saying AH! Boren Hunter with his books. Miss McCollum talking slow. John Gilmer not at “Summer’s” Resort. LOST rthur Wolfe, somewhere near Dave Culberson’s Mv curls, Hope Murrel. My pet Wolfe. Jewell Culberson. My checkers. Francis Parson. My pep. Robert Scott. My good looks, Mr. Witcher. My straight hair, Inez Ramsey. My interest in school, Ray Allard. Mv Crow. Hazel Saunders. My step. Joe Bailey King. My fine voice. Polly Edwards. My freckles. Boren Hunter. My Polly. Smith Holder. Mv health. Cow Henderson. Mv books. Boren Hunter. My Jewell. Arthur Wolf. My admiration for women. Bob Arnold. My “Alice in Wonderland,” J. T. Crow. WANTED To learn all terms of golf, have only learned one term —“Fore. —Smith Holder. FOUND A small, weak trembling Freshman in the basement lost on his way to class. The Ten Commandments 1. Thou shall not chew gum in chapel. 2. Thou shalt not hand in as thy own, themes written last year. 3. Thou shalt love thy teacher as thy self, so that thy days in school shall be peaceful. 4. Thou shalt not crush the other girl before she crushes you. 5. Thou shalt rave well before leaving history class 6. Thou shalt not bob thy hair because thy pal looks more beautiful with curtailed locks. 7. Thou shalt know the length of thy skirt and trou sens before presenting thyself. 8. Thou shalt laugh at Mr. Witcher’3 jokes, 9. Thou shalt be solemn in class. 10. Thou shalt be thy self, not thy Jelly Bean or th present day Flapper. Jokes One day in English Eleven while discussing the topic “Fish, Earth Quakes and “Gasoline,” the following question was asked: Miss Sams, “Groely, where do you find schools of fish? Greely, ‘I never did find one. Paul: “Do you love me?’ Ora: “Sure. Paul: “You’re just joking. Ora: “Well, can’t you take a joke? Mr. Comer (in Geometry class) : “Ayres prove proposition 16. Ayres: “Well, the lines A-B and C-D are paralized. and----------.’ Lloyd: “I don’t like this picture, I look like an ape. Photographer: “Well, you should have thought of that before you had it made. Polly: “Do .ou vhink .hat Miss Sams is laughing at me?’ Harry: “I don’t know, she often laughs at nothing. Miss Sams: “Bailey, tell us about the life of Milton. Bailey: “Well—er Milton was a good poet. He got married and wrote ‘Paradise Lost.’ Then his wife died and he wrote ‘Paradise Regained.’ Leonard: “I notice that the census of the U. S. embraces 20,000,000 women. Otis: “Gee, I wish I was the census.' J. T. : “W’hat have you in your hand? Harry: “Fly paper. J. T. : “Oh deah. you don’t mean to say that flies read. Annette Conner (Using her compass). Elizabeth Hall: “Annette please lend me your circumference. Jokes (In Civics Class) Miss Mattie: “Bailey, name some national law that effects you or your father.' Bailey: “Prohibition Law.” Jim Walker (Presiding in Patrick Henry Society) : “House will please come to order, and we will have the first ‘Joint on the program.” Boren: “Miss Mattie is sick in bed to-day. ’ Ervin: “Thas’ so, what’s the complaint?” Boren: “No complaint, everybody is satisfied. Mr. Witcher: “A fool can ask more questions than a wise man can answer. John Hall: “I wonder if that’s the reason so many of us flunk. Miss Sams: “Joe Bailey, what is a “Glow Worm? Joe Bailey: “He’s the grand uncle to the doodle bug. Coach: “Do you know what sodium stearate is? Did you ever use it?” Billy: “No, Coach, I never did, what is it? Coach: “Soap. Edwards Warren: ‘George Washington has died, Cicero has died, all great men are dying, and I don’t feel well myself. With courage rare I now do swear, Influenced by various threats. To keep my word ’til June the third. And smoke no cigarettes. BAH! II PAX? 10 READ Cf heatre Reqa. The Motion Picture Screen to the Human Body is Just Like Sunshine to the Flowers. Reqal cf heatre —The Home of the Silent Art— L. B. Brown. Owner A GATESVILLE INSTITUTION Th; Pick of Pictures Pipe Organ Music Courteous Treatment We So icit Ijour Attendance clan Compliments Soda Pop Homer from Harry Dillashau? “Qifts That Last” J. M. Preiritt Co. Jewelers CLASS PINS AND RINGS CROSLEY RADIO SETS IF IT’S GOOD WE HAVE IT J. M. Preiritt Co. Jewelers and Optometrists Habits Qrow on you Remember: Knowledge accumulated while you are young is seldom forgotten. The habit of spending while you are in youth generally follows vou thru life. 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